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Good security can be had for free, its just not in a neat all-in-one “security suite”

For good computer security on a Windows computer, and to prevent virus and other malware you need to do a minimum of 4 things.

1. Run a firewall.

2. Use a good anti-virus with real-time protection.

3. Do a regular scan with a dedicated anti-spyware,

4. Keep Windows and all your other installed software, 100% updated and patched with all important and security updates.
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My recommendations:

1. For the typical home user of XP or Vista, Windows Firewall is adequate, even more so if one is using a router, which is a very good firewall in itself. Make sure your Windows Firewall is turned “on”.

2. For your Anti-Virus……I would suggest Avast, the newest version 4.8. Avast now includes anti-virus, some anti-spyware capability and anti-rootkit components. And all for the low low price of free. You can get it here:http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

(Always use only 1 A-V…You must NEVER use more than one anti-virus, Even an expired anti-virus can cause a major conflict…did I mention that you MUST uninstall any and all, old anti-virus products?)

4. Use Secunia PSI to insure that all your software is kept always updated and patched against vulnerabilities that are often exploited to compromise computers. Very important, unfortunately often overlooked by the user, but not the black-hats that code the malware! They know exactly where the weak points are.